Patient's question:
I really hate eating mutton. Moreover, it's very cold here at night, so people here eat mutton every night. Because, mutton can nourish the body, unlike dog meat which is too hot. Since I found out I have hepatitis, can people with liver disease eat mutton?Doctor's answer:
Because the majority of liver cancer patients have impaired liver function, the diet should be light and easy to digest. It is not advisable to consume excessive amounts of high-protein and high-fat foods, as such a diet can increase the burden on the liver and kidneys, and may even lead to hepatic encephalopathy (an increase in the liver's detoxification capacity, where excessive proteins produce large amounts of ammonia that accumulate in the blood, entering the brain and causing patients to experience mental symptoms again, even confusion or near-death). Additionally, spicy and irritating, as well as coarse and hard foods, should be avoided to prevent portal hypertension. If the diet is not managed properly, it can lead to recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding, which can be life-threatening. For patients, if the liver disease is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary, otherwise, the liver disease may recur. Moreover, patients also need to pay attention to their diet and psychological care.